Olive Express

Olive Express Hop aboard the Olive Express for a cuppa and an unforgettable journey! Our mobile train experience 🚌

07/11/2025

🚀 New Era Begins in Aged Care 🚂
We’re incredibly proud to announce a significant partnership between Olive Express and St Vincent's Health Australia’s Care Services 🚀 Launching the first permanent Immersive Reality Room in an aged care community in Australia.
Together, with the The University of Queensland, we’ve transformed the idea of travel for residents into something accessible every day. At St Vincent’s Toowoomba, residents and families can now explore the world 🚂 by train, Sea and air anytime they choose.
This isn’t just innovation for the sake of it. It’s evidence-based care that improves cognition, mood, and social connection, while helping providers meet the new 2025 Aged Care Standards.
🏠 Community home Care residents 🏠 can participate in a joint residential community partnership.
No boundaries. Just horizons.
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04/11/2025

Just back from ✈️ Beijing and Guangzhou 🛫 , exploring how China is using technology and innovation to support its aging population. 😍

With so many younger family members now overseas, it was inspiring to see how communities are finding new ways to keep older people connected and cared for.

An amazing country and a great adventure. I’d recommend it to anyone. We’ve brought home some fresh ideas that will shape the next chapter of Olive Express.

Thanks to everyone who continues to support our ❤️ social enterprise ❤️ and the mission to make aged care more connected, joyful, and fun.

27/10/2025

Olive Express has rolled into BlueCare Caloundra for the week!

For the next seven days, residents and their families can hop on board, travel to a different part of the world, and spark meaningful conversations along the way.

BlueCare was the organisation that first inspired my passion for this industry, so it’s always special when we visit their communities.

Grateful to be back sharing these journeys and seeing the smiles that remind us why we do what we do.

25/09/2025

We’re grateful to Channel 9 for sharing the Olive Express story 🚂. Thank you to BrucePage and the Nine News team for highlighting the simple joy of travel. Most of all, thank you to John and Robin Kennedy from Odyssey😍. It was a privilege to help you revisit a country you once loved travelling to, 🚂

These moments of connection and memory remind us why we created this experience: to bring joy, dignity, and comfort to all.

22/09/2025

We often say Olive Express is for residents, but it is part of the Lutheran Homes Group at Tabeel Aged Care.Natalija Pearn

We saw how much it lifts the whole community 🚂

For seven days, we shared journeys with residents and staff. The joy the staff felt in being able to care in a different way. No routine. Just smiles, shared stories, and a calming space where connections felt natural.

UQ research backs this up as well; staff told us the sessions felt like a break with the people they care for, not from them.

Could a change of scenery shift the mood in your home, too?

18/09/2025

We had the pleasure of visiting Villa Maria Eastern Heights and Catholic Healthcare this week.

Residential 🥰 Manager Shannon Gooley shared what stood out:

🚂 “Residents just loved the ability to talk to each other about their experiences… it opened up the ability to share their life moments with each other.”

🚂 “This would absolutely benefit residents in terms of supporting their psychosocial, emotional and spiritual wellbeing, not only for themselves, but by connecting with others in their community.”

Thank you to the residents for having us. 🚂

16/09/2025

“Can I come in with mum?”

That’s what Melanie said as she stepped into the Olive Express with her mum.

We designed 🚂 so that families could join the journey right there inside the train and enjoy high tea 🧁

And it turns out that simple inclusion means everything. It strengthens bonds with families, creates shared memories, and lifts satisfaction scores across the board.

It’s not just the residents who benefit. When families feel seen and involved, trust in your home grows.

11/09/2025

Big thanks to Darling Downs and West Moreton PHN and the University of Southern Queensland for having me yesterday! 🙌

I had the chance to share how Olive Express is helping bring families closer together in aged care and hospital settings 🚂

It was such a great day. Delegates stepped into the immersive room, explored the journeys, and shared some really thoughtful advice. That kind of feedback means the world—it’s how we keep improving. 😊

Feeling very grateful.

5,000 journeys. 5,000 moments of joy.We’ve just passed a special milestone at Olive Express 🚂Over 5,000 people have now ...
09/09/2025

5,000 journeys. 5,000 moments of joy.
We’ve just passed a special milestone at Olive Express 🚂

Over 5,000 people have now experienced a journey with us — and every smile in this collage says it all. We are grateful to the care communities, families, and supporters who’ve backed us as a startup to reach this milestone.

A huge thank you to the team at of Queensland for supporting evidence-based research on Olive Express. Their study showed a real impact: better mood, increased connection, and families staying longer after their journeys.

We’re proud of the impact so far, and we’re just getting started.

What’s one travel memory you wish you could relive?

05/09/2025

🌟 Families Aren’t Just Visitors. They’re the Missing Link in Aged Care Success. 🌟

One of the biggest challenges in aged care is keeping families engaged. Life gets busy, work and distance get in the way, and sometimes people just aren’t sure what to do on a visit. But when families do join in, the results are beautiful. Since starting our immersive experiences, over 100 family members — including kids and grandkids — have come along with their loved ones. The difference is immediate: longer visits, more laughter, and special memories shared together. 💛

It’s not just the residents who benefit. Families leave glowing reviews about how the aged care home made it possible for them to connect in such a meaningful way. Those words mean so much to the staff who work hard every day, and they show future families what a caring, welcoming place the community is.

We’ve seen it again and again: when families feel part of the experience — not just visitors at the door — everyone wins. Residents feel supported, families feel closer, and the community shines. Families aren’t just visitors… they’re the missing link in aged care success. 🌿✨

01/09/2025

Ever wondered what it feels like inside the Olive Express? 🚂
We’ve just launched a 360° video tour that lets you step inside and look around with Sound. 🚂

Take a look for yourself 👇

https://youtu.be/-PgONa3EP6g?si=ElLFH28kgdCAqPJA

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